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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Sep 28, 2023
Req ID: 34679
Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No – Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start
**Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding**
With more than 25,000 employees including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
**The Role**
Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
The Sub Fleet Support Acoustics (SONAR) Engineering Technician 3 (ET3) is a demanding position requiring in-depth technical knowledge, and a solid grasp of the requirements of submarine SONAR electronics. The SONAR ET3 must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers including Shop and Shipboard Trade Management, Project, Engineering, SUPSHIP, NAVSEA Atlantic, and coordinate with many different organizations to safely and successfully accomplish testing on 688 Class submarines. The SONAR ET3 is responsible for testing, maintenance and operation of the Core SONAR Systems (AN/BQQ-5/10 and AN/BSY-1), arrays, hydrophone and transducer sensors to include AI&R, ACOMMS, Sound Velocity, Noise Monitoring, Hull Array, Top and Bottom Sounders, Distress Pinger, and Spherical Arrays.
**Must Have**
Associate’s Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate’s Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
+ NNS Apprentice School graduate
+ Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
+ High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
+ High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
**Why HII**
We build the worlds most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, youll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job – its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
**Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.**
Todays challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. Its why were focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
**Do You Need Assistance?**
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to ***************@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call **1-844-849-8463** for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
